Study-Unit Description

Study-Unit Description


CODE DGP0711

 
TITLE University Vocal Ensemble 1

 
UM LEVEL 00 - Mod Pre-Tert, Foundation, Proficiency & DegreePlus

 
MQF LEVEL Not Applicable

 
ECTS CREDITS Not Applicable

 
DEPARTMENT Degree Plus Programme

 
DESCRIPTION This study-unit is for students who wish to improve their skills in choral music. There is no limit to the number of persons as the principal objective is that of interpersonal communication in line with the conductor’s direction, style, idiom and tone will also be followed up with practice in choral singing technique.

The last sessions of the unit will provide performances platforms.

Learning Objectives:

• To introduce students to the importance of personal and interpersonal aural skills;
• To enhance students' sensitivity to matters of style, tone, and nuance in historical contexts of the repertoire to be performed;
• To provide opportunities for Choral Performances;
• To provide an introduction to the Choral Music repertoire.

Assessment:

In keeping with the spirit of Degree Plus, there is no formal assessment associated with the unit. A certificate of attendance and of satisfactory completion of the unit will be provided at the end of the semester.

Note: Degree plus units are not designed to be incrementally burdensome in terms of the many academic demands placed on students during their undergraduate years.

Unit Material:

Appropriate unit material will be provided by the tutors during the sessions. There are no set texts for the unit, though tutors may recommend appropriate manuals to students who would like to take their work in this area further.

 
ADDITIONAL NOTES This unit may not be offered if there are an insufficient number of applicants.

 
STUDY-UNIT TYPE Lecture

 
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Assessment Component/s Sept. Asst Session Weighting
Attendance No 100%

 
LECTURER/S John Galea
Joseph Noel Grima (Co-ord.)

 

 
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It should be noted that all the information in the description above applies to study-units available during the academic year 2023/4. It may be subject to change in subsequent years.

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